SENIORS COUNCIL FALLS PREVENTION PROGRAM | SENIORS COUNCIL OF SANTA CRUZ AND SAN BENITO COUNTIES
SENIORS COUNCIL FALLS PREVENTION PROGRAM
It is the goal of the Seniors Council Falls Prevention Program to reduce the number of debilitating falls suffered by older adults and persons with disabilities in Santa Cruz and San Benito counties by offering services to help older adults maintain healthy activity levels and providing the tools they need to avoid placing themselves at unnecessary risk.
These services consist of: A Matter of Balance: an eight-session workshop for individuals who live with a fear of falling. Companion for Life: providing a low-cost emergency response system for at-risk adults in Santa Cruz and San Benito County. In-Home Risk and Safety Assessments: professional or self-assessment of home to minimize risk of falls.
Stress Busters: Mindfulness Practices
Location
234 Santa Cruz Avenue, Aptos, CA 95003
Voice
Voice
Hours
Mon 9:00AM - 4:00PM; Tue 9:00AM - 4:00PM; Wed 9:00AM - 4:00PM; Thu 9:00AM - 4:00PM; Fri 9:00AM - 4:00PM;
Application process
Call for an appointment
Eligibility
Older adults or individuals who are disabled, living alone, and have a fear of falling or of being institutionalized.
Fee
Sliding scale available based on income
Languages
English, Spanish
Agency info
SENIORS COUNCIL OF SANTA CRUZ AND SAN BENITO COUNTIES
The Seniors Council is a community-based non-profit organization providing services in Santa Cruz, San Benito, Monterey and Santa Clara Counties. Seniors Council provides services, support, and advocacy to enable older persons to function with independence and dignity in their homes and in the community to their fullest capacity.